Never Wager with a Wallflower

Content warnings: gambling, homelessness

Venus Merriwell can't stand Galahad Sinclair.

Venus "Vee" Merriwell is done with men. After being burned by a gentleman in a previous series entry, the youngest Merriwell sister has decided that romance is no longer her goal. She finds a sensible match with an older man who enjoys reading and is pursuing Lord Dorchester when Galahad Sinclair blows back into town.

Galahad "Gal" Sinclair is the cousin of Giles Sinclair, the romantic hero of the previous novel and Vee's sister Diana's husband. Vee dislikes Gal because of his propensity for gambling and ownership of a "den of iniquity" in London. At a ball, Gal offers to dance with Venus to make Lord Dorchester jealous. The chemistry is undeniable. But will Vee reevaluate her beliefs to be with Galahad, and will Galahad be able to convince the lady that he's worth it?

Recommended for readers of historical romance, especially those who enjoy more independent female characters.

Virginia Heath is a fan of happily ever afters and English tea. She lives in London.

Series: The Merriwell Sisters, #3

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Length: 320 pages

Release Date: November 7, 2023

Representation: orphans, homeless

I received an electronic galley copy of this title from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.